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Offline 78 k550

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front forks bent
« on: November 24, 2014, 04:14:39 PM »
Hey All,
Can I straighten a upper fork leg by bracing it and bending it back? Very slight bend. I just scored some 400 parts and would like to save them. One upper bent the other is fine. I could see if Woody's Wheels will do it.

Paul
Paul
Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2014, 04:44:58 PM »
Yes, you'll need a good hydrolick press, did plenty of these in the good ol days.

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2014, 04:54:11 PM »
look's like i'll give Woody a call tomorrow.

Paul
Paul
Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188

Nic

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2014, 04:55:25 PM »
look's like i'll give Woody a call tomorrow.

Paul
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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2014, 04:59:29 PM »
look's like i'll give Woody a call tomorrow.

Paul
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Woody's Wheel Works. Very well known all over.
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/

Paul
Paul
Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2014, 08:16:50 PM »
I wouldnt try it without proper blocks. Do NOT..use cast iron v blocks..
 Repeat do NOT even think about using cast iron v blocks..
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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2014, 08:19:40 PM »
thank's I'll let the pro's do it.

Paul
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Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2014, 08:22:28 PM »
A good pr.of solid steel V-blocks and a hydraulic press will do it Paul  ;)
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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2014, 08:23:46 PM »
I don't have access to that stuff.

Paul
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Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2014, 08:30:18 PM »
Paul,  notice you have 6 Bultacos.  Have you ever posted photos of them?  I used to work in a Honda, BMW, Bultaco shop and would love to see photos of your collection...Larry

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2014, 09:13:27 PM »
Larry,
I'll be doing some major rearranging this week/weekend so I should be able to shoot some pics.

Paul
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Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188

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Re: front forks bent
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2014, 02:22:37 AM »
Larry,
I'll be doing some major rearranging this week/weekend so I should be able to shoot some pics.

Paul




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